Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. By car. B. By air. C. By train. D. By coach.
2. A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter.
C. Doctor and patient. D. Guide and tourist.
3. A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At. 7:10. D. At 7:30.
4. A. The danger of the sea. B. The colours of the fish.
C. The feelings of the fish. D. The protection of the fish.
5. A. She wants to buy a new computer.
B. She wants to know more about computers.
C. She is unwilling to listen to the man.
D. She believes what the man is talking about.
6. A. He was careless. B. He was in a hurry.
C. He was drawing at the moment. D. He was drunk.
7. A. In October. B. In December. C. In September. D. In November.
8. A. The woman is traveling abroad.
B. The man used to travel abroad alone.
C. The woman has a wonderful experience traveling abroad.
D. The man’s family is staying abroad now.
9. A. At a theatre. B. At a restaurant.
C. At a hospital. D. At a gas station.
10. A. Because she hasn’t shown up. B. Because she drives too slowly.
C. Because she is very rude to him. D. Because she is always in a rush.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Home repair. B. Food delivery.
C. Letter delivery. D. Carpet cleaning.
12. A. $22.95 B. $69.95 C. $39.95 D. $36.95
13. A. Spot cleaner. B. Easier life.
C. 15% discount. D. A nice doggie.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. To gather his forces.
B. To stick to his interest and overcome obstacles.
C. To be most persevering.
D. To keep his hope and plan from passing away.
15. A. They are good at waiting for opportunities.
B. They realize their dreams by using what they’ve been given.
C. They keep working hard and never give up.
D. They succeed by trying to gain all the stuff they need.
16. A. Employing defeats wisely.
B. Avoiding defeats desperately.
C. Seeking defeats always.
D. Bearing defeats only.
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you hear. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Name |
James Wood |
Room Number |
Room 15 on the ___17___ floor |
Type of the room |
A ___18____ room |
Cost of the night |
$ ____19___ |
Feature of the room |
It ___20___ the sea. |
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Can the woman communicate in
English without too much difficulty? |
Yes, she thinks she can
_____21_____ and she’s just got the certificate. |
What’s the woman’s present occupation? |
She is _____22_____. |
What are the woman’s strengths? |
Her friendliness, open-minded
attitude and _____23_____. |
What will the woman do if a
passenger can’t understand her? |
She will speak in another
language, _____24_____ or draw pictures. |
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.